Gluten-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Waffles are super chocolatey and over-the-top delicious! There's something magical about chocolate and hazelnuts, and when you add in the other tasty ingredients, you've got a breakfast you'll remember forever!
I love Valentine's Day. Maybe it's because my name is Valentina, maybe it's because I love chocolate, or maybe there's no good reason. 😉
I do know for sure though, that these Chocolate Hazelnut Waffles are the ideal way to start the day!
This recipe contains a homemade Nutella of sorts. Let's check it out . . .
What's in Gluten-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Waffles?
- banana
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- eggs
- hazelnut meal
- gluten-free all-purpose flour
- baking soda, salt
- cocoa powder
- butter
- hazelnuts
- maple syrup
- semisweet chocolate
Now, imagine all of that in one bite. I know, right!?
Chocolate and Hazelnut
It's that flavor -- of chocolate and hazelnuts -- that makes this Valentine's Day breakfast recipe so spectacular. This is one of the most beautiful flavor pairings.
These Gluten-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Waffles are rich, nutty, chocolaty and fun. And romantic if served in bed. 😉
Recipe Tip
While these waffles don't actually contain Nutella from a jar, I see nothing wrong with spreading some on top!
Bob's Red Mill sent me a bag of their Hazelnut Meal to sample and experiment with.
I didn't think past chocolate, and knew this would be one Valentine's Day breakfast recipe to remember.
Whether it's for the holiday or not, I hope you thoroughly enjoy these Gluten-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Waffles!
This is not a sponsored post, and all opinions are my own. Bob's Red Mill sent me samples of the Hazelnut Meal for recipe testing -- and I truly love it.
More Valentine's Day recipes:
- Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Gluten-Free Nutella Brownies
- Fresh Raspberry Cupcakes
- Champagne Blood Orange Crème Brûlée
- Passion Fruit Chocolate Ganache Bars
Gluten-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed banana
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Hazelnut Meal
- ¼ cup all-purpose gluten-free flour, sifted
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2½ tablespoons butter, melted, divided
- ¼ cup blanched hazelnuts, toasted, chopped
- about 6 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 (approximately 1-ounce) square semisweet chocolate, grated
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron, and in a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the banana with the sugar, salt and vanilla.
- Use a fork to blend the eggs into the banana mixture, and then fold in the hazelnut meal. Mix until it's as smooth as possible. (There will still be some small banana chunks, and that's okay.)
- Add the sifted flour, cocoa powder and baking soda, and mix just to combine.
- Fold in 2 tablespoons of the melted butter, and then add the batter to your waffle iron, using it according to the manufacturers instructions. (If necessary, use the remaining ½ tablespoon of melted butter to prevent sticking.)
- Use a fine grater to grate the semisweet chocolate over the waffles, and then mix the hazelnuts with the syrup and serve with the waffles.
NUTRITION
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Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
These look so tasty and a great option for Valentines Day breakfast! I'd love to have these that morning.
valentina
Me too -- or any morning. 😉
Silvia
YUM!! I love everything hazelnuts. They're so delicious.
valentina
Me too! 🙂 Thanks!
Jayashree
The waffle looks absolutely delicious and I need it now. Lovely combination of ingredients here.
valentina
Thank you! Enjoy!
Veena Azmanov
I make waffles too often and this combination looks very interesting. Will make it this Valentine for sure. Loved ones to enjoy it too.
valentina
I hope everyone loves them. Thanks so much!
Dannii
Sunday is waffle day in our house and these look delicious. I'm hungry now!
valentina
I love Sunday Waffle Day. How fun!
Christina
I too love everything hazelnut/chocolate! What a great idea, Valentina, and what a wonderful dessert idea with a huge dollop of freshly whipped cream!
valentina
Thank so much, Christina! xo
sippitysup
Good friends make good Valentines. GREG
valentina
You said it, Greg! 🙂
Coco in the Kitchen
Bob's got some good stuff. I think I had some shaved coconut that was so nice. Gotta find more soon.
Valentina this is such a yummy breakfast idea. My waffle iron needs some exercise. Going to put it to some good use this w/end. xo
valentina
Yes, Bob's Red Mill is fantastic. Love their products. Hope your waffle iron got a good workout! 😉
Lizthechef
I remember first tasting Nutella when I was a college student living in France - never take it for granted, even though it is so readily available now in the US... Lovely recipe!
valentina
Thanks, Liz. I promise you I'll never take it for granted! 🙂
Deb
These fabulous waffles have me craving Nutella and hazelnuts! I'm going to be looking for hazelnut flour at my grocery store!
valentina
Oh my gosh, Deb, I'm always craving chocolate and hazelnuts! xo